Polorized Sunglasses

[Michael]

Need all info on sunglasses.Are H20 a good brand? Also what kind of clothing(bib overalls?)are you guys wearing ? How about boots ? I'm knew at this stuff and lack basic knowledge on all thing pertaining to muskie fishing,I hope you all can help,you do so in the past.Thanks a lot it means a lot to me.All you guys are great on this board.If it means anything,Thanks Michael Please E-mail me with any thing you can think of to help me. Spring@Ameritech.net

[dpratt]

I've never heard of H20 sunglasses, however that doesn't mean anything. The only namebrand sunglasses I own are Gargoyles. I love them, but they're not polarized. My polarized glasses are no-names from a tackle shop. They work good enough for me.

As far as what to wear... I assume you mean this time of year. I usually start with long johns made of polypropylene or some other wicking fabric. Then a layer of fleece pants and a fleece pullover. Fleece maintains it's insulating quality, even when wet, and dries quickly, unlike cotton. On the outside, I'll generally wear insulated bibs. It you think you'll get wet, substitute the coveralls with rain gear. I prefer Gore-Tex because I get warm easily and like the breathability. Fleece-lined neoprene gloves and a warm hat that covers your ears is a must this time of year. I also have a fleece "dicky" that covers my neck (hold the jokes guys). I can also pull it up over my ears and nose for those blustery days.

Good luck and happy hunting!

[Steve @ G & S Guide Service]

Michael,

I've been using Costa Del Mar sunglasses for the last 2 seasons. They're a little pricey (around $100) but I've been able to spot following muskies a lot farther off than anyone else that's been in my boat.

As far as what to wear, I use MadDog raingear. It's a short jacket and bibs, comfortable to wear in both warm weather and cool. It's RealTree Advantage color so it doubles as bowhunting clothing as well. It's in a real soft fabric, comfortable and quiet.

I'll second the polypro long unders. I recently bought some thinsulate lined jeans that are great to wear in cool fall weather and they'll be great under a pair of insulated coveralls when it get's really cold out. I always wear a lightweight turtleneck, layered with polypro and a chamois shirt. In the rod box, I'll keep another layer or 2 so that I can add or remove as needed.

Steve @ G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. http://www.herefishyfishy.com

[RandyAtPAMM]

I have polorized prescription sunglasses from Lenscrafters. They are awesome, and I highly recommend them if you wear prescription glasses or have contacts. Ray-Ban has a few wrap-around styles, they can fit with prescription lens - even mirrored if you wish. Are the H20 the Muskies, Inc ones? If they are, I am sure they are good...

I skip the bibs - I feel like a farmer. Not that there is anything wrong with that (I partly grew-up on a farm) - but I go for the high-tech gortex thin layers approach. When it's cold, fingertip-less gloves, 2 stocking hats, and some good insulated boots. Ice-fishing stuff, but a little thinner. Clothes you can still cast in, and sport a little butt-crack with - ha.

Randy
www.pikeandmuskie.com

[Trophymuskie]

is what they are called. They are great and lightweight. You actualy get 3 glases in one with the different lens. If you are a member of MI you can get a great deal on them as well as helping fund the club like I did. :)

Catch a big one this fall
Keep releasing them all
Richard Collin
http://www.trophymuskiecharters.com

[DR]

I get "sticker shock!" looking at shades. Several years back I found a pair by "Flying Fisherman" that were just unbelievable(amber lens)!!!! guy's that went with me compared their $100.00 glasses to mine and always could see better underwater with mine over theirs. The lens seperated on one side and I was without them for a few years and finally found them again at Greentop Sporting goods just outside Richmond VA on I95. Needless to say I bought SOME MORE!! They are $13 a pair and are by far the best "seeing under water" glasses I've ever used, and did I mention the price was RIGHT!!! :)
I can see me float tripping with $100.00 shades...watching them sink outa sight.......gezzzzzzz! :)

DR

[Sponge Bob]

Come on Duane...get the glasses! I'll follow you in case they fall off...how was the recent trip?.....I'm w/ Rich...I like the h30s myself. Just make sure to get decent UV block on whatever you get as retina burnout is a very real problem!

[Steve @ G & S Guide Service]

I too had the h3o's and thought they were the best glasses ever. That is until I tried out a pair of Costa Del Mar's. The difference between these and the h3o's is about the same as the difference between the h3o's and Bill Dance glasses.

Try them, you'll not want to go back.

Steve @ G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. http://www.herefishyfishy.com

[jyoung]

I have a pair of hobies that I have had for several years. The best glasses that I have ever had! They cost about $110, they are photocramatic polirized lenses w/ uva & uvb protection. they are from what I understand a little hard to find now but if you can get a hold of a pair they are well worth the money
Happy Hunting, Jeff

[DHardy]

OceanWaves with the backwater green lenses. www.oceanwaves.com

[kmon]

My brother has porche polarized sunglasses ($400) and I use Rapalas. We can both see quite well into the water. The guy closest to his lure usually sees the follow first. I'd trade my rapalas ($20can.) anytime for his porches ... the better lenses have better optical clarity (that is, they don't distort or diffuse the light going through them as much).

I'd go for a dark lens for most fishing, esp. into the sun.

And it still hurts when you put your $20 sunglasses into your cap while applying sunblock and then put the cap back on launching the sunglasses over the transom of the boat.

How much money you got? As my dad would say.

[nxtwrldrcd]

I use prescription polarized wraparound Ray-ban’s from Lens Crafters too. Great glasses!
If the clothing has Gore-Tex or equivalent that’s what you want.

[DR]

To make a long story short.....3 of us fished all day and got skunked!
It was my 1st skunk in so long, I can't remember the last time, oh well...that's fishing, we did lay back and smoke a couple 1993 $15.00 cigars that I've had in my humidor for 3 years! so the day wasn't a total loss!!! :)



DR

[fishkopp]

Gotta love my hobies,they're photocromatic and have all the uv blockers.At the time they cost about 110 bucks, I beleive they don't make that style and colar any more.Best 110 I ever spent.This wise old fisherman told me that you only have one set of eyes so take care of them,you deserve them ,call and order now before the wife finds out or even worse before you get married with children.

good hunting

mike

[J-]

Hey Micheal-
Get good polarized sunglasses. Everyone spends money on reels/rods and lures,but when it come to sunglasses they cant justify spend $100-$150 on sunglasses. I was the same way. I bought a pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses because I got a break on the price. After trying them I could not believe the difference. I didnt squint when the sun was bright or when there was a bad glare and the glass lens makes everything crystal clear. My buddy tried them and went out the next week and bought a pair. Also look at what you get with the warranty-Costa Del Mar has a LIFETIME warranty against manufacture defects--How many brands do you know have that--LIFETIME warranty---My thought--you only get one pair of eyes--Protect them with good sunglasses.www.costadelmar.com

Jay

[Schuler]

I personally have very bad vison and wear glasses, so I had some cheap polorized sunglasses, but then i coudlnt' see clearly and far away. But, if you have glasses there is a good chance you can get clips for them that match them and are usually polorized. I have some fossil titanium glasses w/ polorized clips. They work great, and the clips were only $40



-Zach Schuler

[Rob Myers - St. Croix Rod]

I'll agree with Steve and say that Costa Del Mar's are a good choice! I've had them for 6 years and don't regret the price at all.
Rob

[Cameron]

Michael,
A quality survival suit is a must for serious muskie fishermen.I don't go out in mid to late fall without wearing mine,anything can happen out there!They're not just for trolling either ,if you get one that fits properly your casting won't be hampered too much.Mustang and buoy o boy make good floataion suits,might be worth looking into.
Good Fishing.